Jarrett Wise
3 days ago
Funded PhD in Petroleum Engineering: Wellbore Integrity, Numerical Simulation, and Computational Mechanics Louisiana State University in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Funded PhD position with stipend, tuition support, and student health insurance.
Country
United States
University
Louisiana State University

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Jarrett Wise, Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University, is recruiting a funded PhD student in Petroleum Engineering to join his research group beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.
The project focuses on numerical simulation and computational mechanics in petroleum engineering, with an emphasis on wellbore integrity. Research directions mentioned include wellbore integrity and barrier performance, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and multiphase flow, multiphysics modeling, failure and fracture mechanics, and numerical modeling of cement and wellbore systems.
Ideal applicants should hold an MS degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field, have experience with FEA and/or CFD (ANSYS preferred), maintain a strong academic record, and show interest in wellbore integrity, multiphase flow, and/or failure mechanics. The post also specifies that candidates should currently reside in the United States and be able to work independently while contributing effectively to a research team.
The position is described as funded and includes a stipend, tuition support, and student health insurance. To apply, email your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a brief statement of research interests and career goals to [email protected] with the subject line PhD Application - <name>.
Institution: Louisiana State University, LSU Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering, LSU College of Engineering.
Funding details
Funded PhD position with stipend, tuition support, and student health insurance.
What's required
Applicants should have an MS degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field, experience with FEA and/or CFD modeling (ANSYS preferred), a strong academic record, interest in wellbore integrity, multiphase flow, and/or failure mechanics, the ability to work independently and contribute to a research team, strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, and must currently reside in the United States.
How to apply
Email your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a brief description of your research interests and career goals to [email protected]. Use the subject line "PhD Application - <name>".
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